The distance between Rockhampton and Gold Coast is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Surfers Paradise.
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There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$245 ($165).
The distance between Rockhampton and Gold Coast is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rockhampton and Gold Coast by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$245 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Queensland Rail Travel and TRANSLink QLD run train services between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rockhampton and Gold Coast. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 25m | A$245($165) | every 20 mins | 621km (386 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | A$105($69) | twice daily | 707km (439 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 35m | A$170($115) | once daily | 902km (560 miles) |
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road | 13h 55m | A$125($83) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | A$90($62) | on demand | 694km (431 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.